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Assistant Professor of Teaching in Technical Communication, Engineering Education

Employer
University at Buffalo
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 12, 2022

Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Assistant Professor of Teaching in Technical Communication, Engineering Education

Department
Engineering Education

Posting Number
F220279

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/39341

Employer
State

Faculty Appointment Term
Term

Position Type
UUP Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year
2022-2023

Position Summary

The Department of Engineering Education ( DEE ) at University at Buffalo (UB) invites candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Professor of Teaching (Lecturer) in Technical Communication, a non-tenure track lecturer position. The candidate will join a growing team of technical and professional communication teacher-scholars, who contribute to the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Department of Engineering Education through teaching undergraduate and graduate courses that focus on effective and just communication within STEM fields.

Assistant Professors of Teaching in DEE typically:
  • Develop and teach courses in STEM communication
  • Formulate and implement student excellence initiatives, ABET objectives, and diversity enhancement
  • Assist in the analysis of student academic progress and retention
  • Contribute to assessment activities
In addition to effective teachers, the Department of Engineering Education seeks teacher-scholars who can contribute to new programmatic initiatives and teaching practices. Participation in innovative research is encouraged.

We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a team environment and in a diverse community of students and faculty, sharing our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .

About UB
The University at Buffalo (UB), a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities, is the largest and most comprehensive university in The State University of New York ( SUNY ) system, with about 20,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate students and 1,600 full-time faculty. The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has 6,000 students enrolled across 9 academic departments.

About Buffalo
Buffalo is a city with a rapidly growing economy, eclectic neighborhoods, world-class art galleries and museums, a vibrant theater and music community, the Lake Erie waterfront, a city-wide system of parks designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and major and minor league sports teams. The awe-inspiring Niagara Falls is just 20 minutes away. The department is located on the UB North Campus in suburban Amherst, an area that combines outstanding public schools and services with a surprisingly low cost-of-living.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the University at Buffalo will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Rhetoric, Writing, Technical Communication, or a related field.
  • All academic requirements for the master’s degree must be completed prior to appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Preference given to candidates that hold a PhD in Rhetoric, Writing, Technical Communication, or a related field.
Physical Demands

Salary Range

Additional Salary Information

Type
Full-Time

Campus
North Campus

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Is a background check required for this posting?
No

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Contact Information

Contact's Name
Jennifer Giegel

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Director of Administration

Contact's Email
jlgiegel@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-3394

Posting Dates

Posted
12/09/2022

Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

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Company

University at Buffalo

UB is New York’s largest public university, one of America’s leading research universities and a flagship in the SUNY system.

UB is a top 40 university in a top city in which to attend college, and with more than 1,300 acres across three unique campuses, there is always something new to explore. Regular shuttle service takes students between North Campus and South Campus, and the Downtown Campus is easily accessible by Metro Rail

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